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I have a newer "M"series" but i much prefer the matte dial finish....and i think it is much more practical as a dive watch.It causes far less reflection when submerged....particularly important as Rolex do not like to use AR coatings.
Rolex....please re-issue the matte dial sub!!!!!!... |
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Dang, those are so nice.. I need to do more studying on these. I had been offered a vintage submariner (cant recall which model) for around HKD$30,000 or USD$3,850.. Didn't know what to look for and just wasn't sure about it back then.. He keeps on telling me I missed out..
Im sure the ones in the above pics should go for much higher.. There's so much info here I keep on logging in while I'm at work... |
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Great info and photos here !!!
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Hi,
Been reading this forum with interest. Great pictures and a wealth of info guys, however I've not seen the answer to my Rolex conundrum! I hope someone can shed some light: I've attached a picture of my '72 (3.2m serial) red sub which is odd because it doesn't have a date bubble. Apologies for the poor photo by the way, if there is any interest in the watch I can take a better photo. |
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Thank you for all the information gentlemen. Larry is clearly a font of knowledge and the information he provides is at the hadron collider end of the spectrum. flylsley blomshall, regards Stephen
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this is my 1680 and 5513
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Classic everything you always wanted to know........ Post
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Old post, but enjoyable read.
Thanks Larry.
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Wow,those are truly vintage!!
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some great pics , and great reference material too , how about a trf e book. or a glossy , im sure the knowledge and pics are here to do it.
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RED OR WHITE 1680 ???
Is it garantied that any 1680 submariner from 1970 with a serial number from 2-3 mill is a red sub? Did they make white this year? In other words; can you tell by serial nr. FOR SURE that it is a original red or white submariner? |
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great thread.
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Amazing shots with unique information.
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It Lives Again !!! Here is my old 1680 from 1977 (white) and my 5513 from 1969 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220660.331422.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220688.200713.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220709.333903.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220742.286635.jpg
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Rolex 6200
This is the mine from my father.
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I have an older Rolex 5513. I've been trying to determine the date of manufacture based on the serial number. A number of on-line references are telling me the serial number falls into the range for watches manufactured in 1955 but other references say my watch is from 1964 (which would make more sense given what I know about the history of the watch.) Can someone clarify this for me? The serial is 1068XXX... thanks |
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1964-65 ish Which reference are you using telling you 1955? |
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Great thread with some excellent photos!
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I need help about my Submariner
Hello everyone, Nice forum and information
This is my first post. My name is Rene and I live in La Havana. I have an older Rolex Submariner but I have a doubt about if all its parts are original. Was a two successive gifts until arrive to me in 1980, and I don’t know its previous history. Is not working for about 30 years, sleeping on a drawer, it has some damages inside and outside. Iam valuating if repair it or sell in its actual state. I send all information that I can read in it. Dial ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL 660ft=200m SUBMARINER Swiss - T < 25 Back Cover MONTRES ROLEX SA GENEVA SWITZERLAND PATENTED STAINLESS STEEL 5510 1 1958 Machine MONTRES ROLEX SA GENEVA TWENTY SIX 26 JEWELS SWISS ADJUSTED 5 POSITION AND TEMPERATURE 1556 The crown is 8mm. It seems to me, that some parts number are contradictory, but really I don’t know nothing about watches. I need if you can help me checking the parts related here to see if all are in correspondence to the same model. I attach two pictures, but the quality is very bad. Sorry. Also sorry my bad English is not my native idiom. Thanks in advance for all your help Regards Rene |
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1964-65 makes a lot more sense. The watch originally belonged to my ex-wife's father. The information I have is that he purchased it new in Saigon somewhere around 1964 or 65. |
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...Great information...
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I am sorry to interrupt the thread but could someone tell me was the 168000 (triple Zero) a matte dial ?
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168000 never came in matte dial, you would need to look for a 16800 if you wanted the matte dial configuration.
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An excellent source.
The 5512 Submariner had its entrance about 1959, and was seen with COSC chronometer certification after the 5513 was issued. Many 5512 case backs are stamped 5513. Many parts were interchangeable on the two references. Reference Points: the Submariner by Hodinkee and Eric Wind point out many of these subtle differences. But, as with all things Rolex-there are exceptions. |
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These golden lumes are amazing. Thats why I also love and have the tudor bb58
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in blocked ends, then pointed (PCG) form, finally closely shaped in the crown guard style we see today. The 5512 reference initially appeared from 1959-through roughly 1963 with gilt dial and minute track or chapter ring. That minute track/chapter ring was discontinued during the mid-1960s. The non-date 5512 with chapter ring/gilt dial and COSC chronometer certification is unique watch, especially with the caliber 1560 movement and gilt dial. 1959-1979: Twenty years of the 5512 Submariner. Having owned a 1969 red 1680 Submariner along with this same 1960 5512 Submariner: I have been fortunate indeed to discover both of these iconic watches and to own them. {For an in-depth look at dials,crown guards, hands, and inserts of early Submariners...see the site : RolexHaven } |
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